The perception of Tokyo bars as expensive is less true these days. As belts are tightened and recession bites, people have less money for entertainments, so many low price drinking options have sprung up. Nomihodai (happy hour) has long been a part of Tokyo bar culture, while the senbero[Continue Reading…]

Visitors may lament how expensive Tokyo restaurants are, but this is most often due to misconceptions about, or unfamiliarity with Japanese dining culture. You have to look to the spirit of adventure that brought you to Tokyo in the first place and seek out the chain stores, [Continue Reading…]